TOWN OF STETSON

SELECTMEN’S MINUTES

Date:  MARCH 25, 2009

 

BUDGET  WORKSHOP TO BE HELD FROM 5:30 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. AND SELECTMEN’S AGENDA TO START AT 6:00P.M.                (Cancelled)

 

 

I. OPEN MEETING

A. ROLL CALL

Gary Bellefleur, Gerald Button, Donald Carroll, Brenda Clark, and Lois Hawes

 

            B. MINUTES OF THE MEETING

                        1.         Approve March 11, 2009 Meeting Minutes

            Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was unanimously voted to approve the March 11, 2009 minutes with noting to record beginning and ending times of Executive Sessions.

 

            C. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS 

            None.

 

            D.  WARRANT

           

1.    Payroll Warrant

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve the Payroll Warrant.

 

2.    Expenditures

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to approve the Motor Vehicle Warrant.

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Brenda Clark, it was unanimously voted to approve the Postal Warrant for the News Letters.

Upon motion by Gerald Button, seconded by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to approve the Expenditures Warrant.

 

 

            E. BOARD OF ASSESSORS       

            Don Carroll informed the Board that he will be going with Danielle on Friday to do some Assessing.

 

II. OLD BUSINESS

 

1.            LPC Update

Don Carroll reported that there are a lot of Bills in front of the Legislative Policy Committee that could affect the Town of Stetson’s Budget Planning.  (water craft, RV’s, Excise Tax, and Veteran’s Exemption, etc.)  On the positive side, if any of the bills pass, they will probably not affect us to next year.

 

2.            Open bids on Cemetery, Municipal & Roadside Mowing Contracts 

Cemeteries:

Justin Thibodeau                           $  8,120.00

B J’s Lawn Care                             $12,000.00

Alan Braley                                      $  4,700.00

Doug Babcock                                $  6,000.00    Winning Bid

Corey Leighton &

            Mathew Murray                   $15,000.00

Bangor Abatement                                    $  9,980.00

Walter Gogan                                  $  7,392.00

 

Municipal Lawn Care:

Justin Thibodeau                           $  2,880.00

Alan Braley                                      $  1,150.00

Clyde Gray                                       $  1,800.00

William P. Merrill                             $  1,725.00

Doug Babcock                                $  1,500.00    Winning Bid

Corey Leighton &

            Mathew Murray                   $  7,000.00

Walter Gogan                                  $  1,775.00

Bangor Abatement                                    $  2,999.00

 

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Lois Hawes, it was voted 4 to 1 to award Doug Babcock for both the Cemeteries Contract and the Municipal Lawn Care Contract.  (Gary Bellefleur voting No)

 

Roadside Mowing to be discussed at another time.

 

3.            Update on Scholarship monies

Brenda Clark reported that she has contacted Sue Foss, but has not spoke with Gary Spencer yet.  There are 3 students that are serious about furthering their education and being considered for the Scholarship.   

 

 

 

 

 

III. NEW BUSINESS

1.            Update Town Office Well

Don Carroll reported that the well is fixed and functioning, but the project will not be completed until the frost is out of the ground.  (approx. 6 weeks).  The well will then be set to ground level.  The well also had a leak in the casing.  Don approved the added expense of $800.00 to replace the casing.  Replacing the casing will also fix the dirty water issues.

 

 

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

            A.  ANIMAL CONTROL

                        1.  Reminder as of April 1st unlicensed dogs will have a late fee of $25.00 applied to the $6.00 or $11.00 registration fee.  Possible court fees could apply if dogs are not registered.

            Announced.

            B.  APPEALS BOARD 

                        1.         Looking for a member if anyone is interested

            Announced.

            C.  CEMETERY        Nothing.                   

            D.  CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER   Nothing.

            E.  E911         Nothing.

            F.  EDUCATION       Nothing.

            G.  EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE    Nothing.                   

            H.  EMT/RESCUE    Nothing.

I.   FIRE DEPARTMENT      Nothing.

            J.  MEETINGHOUSE           Nothing.

K.  PARKS & RECREATION  There was some question of all the uniforms having to be the same this year.  Kirsten Hepler will call and confirm about the uniforms.  The Easter Egg Hunt was also reported for April 11th.

            1.         Little league and Farm league sign ups are available

  Announced.

L.  PLANNING BOARD

            1.         Looking for Planning board Members

It was reported that Larry Miller and George Hockstadter and would be willing fill in on the PB to complete the Shoreland Zoning deadlines.

Janet Heal and Kirsten Hepler were also present and are interested in filling in on this Board.

Upon motion by Lois Hawes and seconded by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to appoint both Janet Heal and Kirsten Hepler to the Planning Board.

 

 

             

            M. PLUMBING INSPECTOR         Nothing.       

N. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE COLLECTION         Nothing.

             

            O. ROAD COMMISSIONER  John Bigger was present and reported that  he is trying to keep up with the dirt roads and keeping them passable.  Don Carroll reminded Mr. Bigger about cutting the trees.

P.  STATE LEGISLATIVE CORRESP      Nothing.

            Q. TREASURER       Nothing.

R.   WELFARE DIRECTOR                        Nothing.

            S.  OTHER    Nothing.

     

 

IV.          TRAINING

Nothing.

 

V.           PUBLIC COMMENTS 

Carolyn Merrill was present and expressed her concerns about the possibility of the Veteran’s Memorial Monument being relocated.  Carolyn feels the monument should stay put and the grounds around it and the office be fixed for the Town to be proud of.  She also feels that by extending the monument area to the side of the building that it would prevent people from driving over the new well and protect it.

Gary Bellefleur explained to Carolyn that the Board is presently looking for Committee members to come up with 2 scenarios; (1 to relocate, and 1 to remain where is).  Mr. Button is heading up this committee, and would like to get some volunteers.  Both Carolyn Merrill and Marlene Webber volunteered to serve on the committee. 

 

VI.          SELECTMEN COMMENTS

Lois Hawes requested that unnecessary work on  the Burleigh road be put aside.  Lois feels that the Burleigh Road is a Dead-End, and the other roads are thru-ways.

 

VII.         EXECUTIVE SESSION

1.         Personnel Evaluations  1 M.R.S.A. Section 405 – (6) (A)

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to enter into Executive Session per 1 M.R.S.A Section 405 – (6) (A) at 7:05 p.m.

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Gary Bellefleur, it was unanimously voted to come out of Executive Session at 8:15 p.m.

Upon motion by Lois Hawes, seconded by Don Carroll, it was unanimously voted to take no action as a result of the Executive Session.

 

 

VIII.        ADJOURNMENT

 

Upon motion by Don Carroll, seconded by Gerald Button, it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

____________________________________Gary Bellefleur

 

____________________________________Gerald Button

 

____________________________________Donald Carroll

 

____________________________________Brenda Clark

 

____________________________________Lois Hawes

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes recorded by;

Diane Lacadie